This is one example of how he ain't ready for prime-time. He could talk about energy, troop moral, deficits, government largess etc., but no he had to go their. Look his heart is in the right place but if he did crack down would he further enable the Mob as they used to be a big player in this arena as it then would go underground (again) ? Unintended consequences...

Did you actually read the statement put out by RS and referenced in the article?

The only thing I saw was that he supported enforcing laws that were ALREADY on the books. Kind of like DOMA and our illegal immigration laws that the Obama Administration ignores. What’s wrong with that? If it passed Congress (by Republicans) and was signed (Bush), it must have been popular enough to pass.

I have grandchildren that access the web. I’ve seen them accidentally bring up xxx pr0n. Think about what that says for the entire nation.

Imagine a generation of adult Americans exposed to this stuff when they were under 8?

Thing is, though we live in a free society, it is not anarchy. It even has some socialistic aspects because pure anarchy is not doable. We at least cover Playboys in grocery stores.

I’d be happy to see us come up with a system where you have to PROVE you are over 18 before you can get at that sort of material. Sure, it would be a hassle, but the cause is worth it. The alternative is not acceptable. Frankly, it may already be too late.

And if this kills Santorum, it is not his responsibility. Rather, it is the responsibility of the electorate. In a democracy you get not only the government you want, but the government you deserve. It will be the electorate that killed the US.

Statement from Rick Santorum.com. Please tell me what dastardly plan Rick has come up with to deprive you of your adult materials other than ENFORCING the laws ALREADY on the books?

What’s next? You going to criticize him when he wants to enforce DOMA, which Eric Holder and Obama actively ignore?

“”””America is suffering a pandemic of harm from pornography. A wealth of research is now available demonstrating that pornography causes profound brain changes in both children and adults, resulting in widespread negative consequences. Addiction to pornography is now common for adults and even for some children. The average age of first exposure to hard-core, Internet pornography is now 11. Pornography is toxic to marriages and relationships. It contributes to misogyny and violence against women. It is a contributing factor to prostitution and sex trafficking.

Every family must now be concerned about the harm from pornography. As a parent, I am concerned about the widespread distribution of illegal obscene pornography and its profound effects on our culture.

For many decades, the American public has actively petitioned the United States Congress for laws prohibiting distribution of hard-core adult pornography.

Congress has responded. Current federal obscenity laws prohibit distribution of hardcore (obscene) pornography on the Internet, on cable/satellite TV, on hotel/motel TV, in retail shops and through the mail or by common carrier. Rick Santorum believes that federal obscenity laws should be vigorously enforced. If elected President, I will appoint an Attorney General who will do so.

The Obama Administration has turned a blind eye to those who wish to preserve our culture from the scourge of pornography and has refused to enforce obscenity laws. While the Obama Department of Justice seems to favor pornographers over children and families, that will change under a Santorum Administration.

I proudly support the efforts of the War on Illegal Pornography Coalition that has tirelessly fought to get federal obscenity laws enforced. That coalition is composed of 120 national, state, and local groups, including Morality in Media, Family Research Council, Focus on the Family, American Family Association, Cornerstone Family Council of New Hampshire, Pennsylvania Family Institute, Concerned Women for America, The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, and a host of other groups. Together we will prevail.”””

He will scare everybody and that’s the problem. The liberal media will make him look like a pope and anybody, who cares about freedom, will either not vote or will vote Democratic, even if it’s lead by Obama.

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posted on 03/15/2012 11:21:52 AM PDT
by Jonty30
(What Islam and secularism have in common is that they are both death cults.)

If so then this demonstrates the nation is beyond saving. Libertine being substituted for liberty is a real clue. Seems the nation in its laudable form lasted about 200 years.

When did self righteousness become a suitable substitute for brains and relevance? This is not the President's JOB!!!! I don't need the President teaching me morality, but apparently the Santoites are so weak in themselves they do need it.

Is it really that hard to find a “conservative” who thinks the gov’t should stay our of your wallet and out of your home? What a choice for this year. A RINO who thinks it’s okay for the gov’t to force you to buy a product and a reincarnation of the SNL Church Lady who wants to tell me that I can’t gamble or watch porn online. There is Ron Paul if he was not such a crackpot. His son seems much more POTUS material.

Every time Santorum impresses me he turns around and does something stupid like this.

The economy is being destroyed. Obama’s energy policy is a disaster. The government is going bankrupt.

There is plenty for Santorum to discuss. There are real problems our country is facing. Why is Santorum wasting his time talking about this nonsense? It is a distraction.

Newt has done an excellent job articulating the failure of Obama’s energy policy. The Secretary of Energy was recently forced to do do a 180 degree turn and say he no longer wants gas prices to rise to European levels($8 to $10 per gallon.)

Obama is making a fool out of himself. Someone needs to articulate the economic issues, the regulatory issues and the energy issues. If a Republican can do that he will win.

If a Republican gets distracted and wastes his time talking about Internet porn he will get killed in the election.

Geez people. I don’t remember outrage here at FR when the porn with chicks in high heels stepping on snails was made illegal, a couple years ago, even when there was no law prohibiting it. Rick is just talking about existing laws on the books that no one is bothering to enforce.

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posted on 03/15/2012 11:30:27 AM PDT
by Lazlo in PA
(Now living in a newly minted Red State.)

And if this kills Santorum, it is not his responsibility. Rather, it is the responsibility of the electorate. In a democracy you get not only the government you want, but the government you deserve. It will be the electorate that killed the US.

The GOP electorate is killing this country by supporting this fascist dweeb.

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